Hershey Apple Core

April Meeting is CANCELLED!

April 12th 2011

Sorry folks, but due to sickness, the April meeting is cancelled. Sorry about that.

More on our May meeting with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus soon.

April 13 Meeting: The iPad 2, Even More Fun with Video and Apps To Make Your Life Easier

March 22nd 2011

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be held on April 13, 2011 starting at 6:30 PM at the Hershey Public Library in Hershey PA.

Last month we spent some time talking about video compression, video sharing, and why you should care. This month we’ll show you even better reasons to care, and use what you learned: Apple’s Airplay technology, some new options for making iTunes the center of your video universe and why they trump the competition.

We’ll also show off the brand new iPad 2 and what it can do, share some information on Mac and iOS utilities that will help you get things done better, faster and cheaper, and lots more.

Yes, you will be able to get your burning questions answered in our always thrilling Question-and-Answer session, and join in the fun at the Meeting-After-The-Meeting Dinner at Fuddruckers.

Forget Spring…come join your friends at HAC for an evening of information and fun.

March 2011 Meeting Notes

March 10th 2011

Information, products, services and more showcased at our March 2011 meeting included:

Using the iPad 2 in Europe – Get the AT&T version (thanks Ken Rohnald):
Review: The iPad 2 on Macworld

Boom by Global Delight

ZooGue iPad V2 Case Genius for iPad

Logitech 1080p Webcam Pro C910

HandBrake

LaunchBar by Objective Development

Elgato Turbo.264 HD Video Converter (software only, in the Mac App Store)

Elgato Turbo.264 HD Encoder/Accelerator (software and hardware accelerator)

MPEG Streamclip by Squared 5

March 9, 2011 Meeting – Something for Everyone: Sight, Sound, iPad 2 and More

March 7th 2011

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be on Wednesday, March 9 starting at 6:30 PM at the Hershey Public Library, Hershey PA.

This month we’ll have something for everyone – a series of short presentations and topics that will entertain, inform and delight. You’re sure to go home with information you can use.

On the agenda (and we will get to everything we can):

- iPad 2 discussion (anyone want to buy an iPad 1?)
- Make Your Mac Louder with Boom
- 4-weeks later – Chuck’s Evaluation of the ZooGue iPad V2 Case Genius for iPad
- Video compression software – fast, cheap or free, and why you care
- An inexpensive way to get better video on your Mac – the Logitech Webcam Pro C910
- A quick look at the next version of Mac OS X Lion

There will also be some interesting (and unopened) items up for grab in the President’s Sale, our always-informative Question and Answer session, the Meeting-After-The-Meeting Dinner at Fuddruckers and whatever else comes up

February 2011 Meeting: The Sights, Sounds and Highlights of Macworld 2011

February 7th 2011

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be on Wednesday, February 9 starting at 6:30 PM at the Hershey Public Library, Hershey PA.

Our topic this month will be “The Signs, Sounds and Highlights of Macworld 2011.”

Chuck Joiner and Joel Persing were both in San Francisco for the year’s biggest and best Apple event, and will talk about what they saw, who they met, and what products you need to know about. Chuck shot lots of video on the show floor, and some of the best will be shown to supplement the discussion. If you think you heard everything that happened in San Francisco…you didn’t. Joel and Chuck will get you up to speed.

We’ll also have our ever-popular question and answer session, the Meeting-After-The-Meeting Dinner and more. See you there!

January 12 Meeting: Apps, Apps, Apps: Mac App Store, Managing Your Apps, New iDevice Apps and President’s Sale

January 7th 2011

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be on January 12 starting at 6:30 PM at the Hershey Public Library, Hershey PA.

HAC is back from the holidays and we’re all about apps. We’ll have a look at the new Mac App Store, what it brings to the table for all Mac users, and what the implications are for the future of app development and distribution.

All these easily-accessible apps mean that you will want to pay extra attention to your Mac app management. We’ll show you how to properly and completely uninstall apps both automatically and manually to make sure your Mac stays lean and mean.

We’ll also have a look at some of our favorite new apps for our iDevices – the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and invite you to bring along yours as well.

This meeting will also mark our first President’s Sale. No, we’re not selling Chuck (who would pay?). Bring any tech that you don’t need any longer (or that you got for Christmas and want to be relieved of) and put a “President Price” on it: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100. Our usual caveats apply: please accurately represent the condition and functionality of what you bring, and all sales are between buyer and seller. HAC will just be there lurking in the background. Watching.

What would a HAC meeting be without our always-informative Question and Answer Session, and Meeting-After-The-Meeting Dinner? Nothing, so you can expect those too.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time of year we need to remind you that, in the event of challenging weather, we’ll make any call to cancel the meeting no later than 5 PM, or earlier if the Hershey Library opts to close. Check the web site or be sure you’re on our email list to get the notification directly.

December HAC Meeting CANCELLED

December 3rd 2010

Sorry folks but due to the legendary “circumstances beyond our control,” the December meeting of the Hershey Apple Core is cancelled.

We encourage you to use the extra evening to shop for the Apple and tech person, even if that’s you, or just to put your feet up, relax with your Mac, MacBook, iPhone or iPad and enjoy some holiday audio or video.

We will be back on January 12, 2011 to kick off the new year. Until then, Joel, Joe, Keith, Jim and Chuck wish you and yours the best of holiday seasons.

November 10 Meeting: Holiday Gift Ideas

November 7th 2010

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be held on Wednesday, November 10 at the Hershey Public Library, starting at 6:30 PM.

It is that time of year again. Soon we’ll all be buying our favorite Mac user (even if it that is us) a little something…or a big something…for the holidays. Join us at our November meeting as we look at this year’s products and decide on the best gift ideas. Whether you’re buying for a Mac, iPad, iPod, or iPhone user, we’ll help you sort out all the product news and name some of the best hardware, software and service apps. Have an idea of your own? Bring it along! With the huge number of choices out there, it is just possible that we missed yours.

We’ll also have our ever-popular question-and-answer session, and the Meeting-After-The-Meeting dinner at Fuddruckers.

Where else are you going to have that much fun on a Wednesday night? See you at HAC.

October 13 Meeting: AutoCAD Updates, Apple Stuff and FaceTime from Las Vegas

October 13th 2010

The next meeting of the Hershey Apple Core will be held on Wednesday, October 13 at the Hershey Public Library, starting at 6:30 PM.

Joel will be showing off the latest and greatest updates to AutoCAD, along with how it is moving to the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. There will be discussion of the new Apple TV, and Chuck will FaceTime in from BlogWorld in Las Vegas with at least one special guest to talk about the show and why it is worth the trip.

Of course, there will be our infamous Question and Answer session, the Meeting-After-The-Meeting dinner at Fuddruckers and more. All treats and no tricks at the October meeting of HAC.